Social Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) Geography & History Identify geographical patterns and to use their knowledge and understanding to explain them Use appropriate geographical vocabulary to describe and interpret their surroundings Use appropriate techniques to gather information Make plans and maps in a variety of scales using symbols and keys Use and interpret globes and maps in a variety of scales P.E Strike a ball with relative control Use fielding skills (catching, throwing, bowling) Work in pairs and in groups Understand and use tactics in games Know something about everyone in their class. Know that they are valued at school. Know how to make someone feel welcomed and valued at school. Know what it feels like to be unwelcome. Know how to join a group. Say one special thing about themself. Our IPC topic: What a Wonderful World Year: 5/6 Date: 25/8/2012-12/10/2012 Dear Parents, If you have any books, artefacts that may be of use during this topic please send them into school with your child. Y5: Learn division facts corresponding to multiplication facts up to 10 × 10 Y5: Use the relationship between multiplication and division to multiply and divide mentally Y5: Recognise that from one multiplication or division fact, others can be found Y6: Consolidate knowing by heart multiplication facts up to 10 × 10 Numeracy Know how it feels to be happy, sad, scared or excited, and can usually tell if other people are feeling these emotions. Predict how they are going to feel in a new situation or meeting new people. The purpose of this sheet is to provide you with an overview of your child’s curriculum and how you can further support them in their learning. Y5: Read and write whole numbers in figures and words, and know what each digit represents Y6: Multiply any whole number by 10, 100 or 1000 and understand the effect Y6: Recognise that multiplying by 100 is equivalent to multiplying by 10, then by 10 again Y6: Multiply decimal numbers by 10, 100 or 5: Know by heart all multiplication facts up to 10 × 10 Literacy Thank you, Mr Paul Wallace Class teacher Year 5 and 6 Music Mr Use crescendo (getting gradually louder), diminuendo (getting gradually quieter), and changes in tempo to create effects. Sing short notes, long notes and high and low notes. Sing simple songs in tune with expression as part of a group or individually Discuss and compare books and write a paragraph to present opinions. Justify opinions by giving examples from the text. Reflect on the style of an author. Predict the ending of a story. Write an ending to a story in the author’s style. Research an author and his writing context. Think about an author’s style in relation to his biography. Think about what makes an author and his books significant/recognisable. Use a thesaurus and discuss its function. Create diary entries in the role of a Michael Foreman fictional character. Identify descriptive language in a text. Convey the character’s thoughts and feelings. Peer-mark and highlight good examples in other children’s work. Write a letter in role as a fictional character describing real events. Use appropriate style and vocabulary for their character. Recognise and discuss the ‘message’ of a book. Science Choose appropriate ways to investigate a scientific issue Pose scientific questions Use their scientific knowledge and understanding to predict the outcome Relate the outcome to their original prediction Make systematic and accurate measurements from their observations Draw conclusions based on evidence Explain and justify their predictions, investigations, findings and conclusions Record and communicate their findings accurately using the most appropriate medium and the appropriate scientific vocabulary and conventions Repeat investigations, observations and measurements to check their accuracy and validity Identify patterns in results